Behavioral Health Clinician I - Addictions (LMSW/LMHC) (Req 101063)

Be a part of the mission at Whitney Young Health (WYH) to provide high quality healthcare that is affordable and accessible to our diverse community.

Benefits

• Generous time off
• Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with safe harbor employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Term life insurance
• Commuter benefits

Responsibilities

• Conducts screenings and face-to-face biopsychosocial assessments for all patients seeking addictions treatment; presents assessments to the multi-disciplinary treatment team; and reassesses patients on an ongoing basis.
• In conjunction with the patient and the clinical team, develops patient-centered, strengths-based, culturally and linguistically sensitive treatment plans to address patient needs.
• Conducts Personal Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7), Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), Brief Interventions and Referrals to Treatment (SBIRT) as indicated for all patients.
• Collaborates with members of the care team, including primary care providers, care coordination, and other service agencies.
• Provides case management services as necessary while ensuring coordination of care among service providers.
• Maintains knowledge and skills specific to substance use disorders (SUD) and harm reduction strategies, motivational interviewing, and evidenced-based practices.
• Conducts psychoeducation, individual and group sessions.
• Assesses patient’s readiness for change, identifying barriers to care; assists patients in the development of recovery skills; facilitates referrals to care coordination and other community-based organizations to enhance patient opportunities for success.
• Determines ongoing care based on level of clinical ability, medical and psychosocial complexity. Refers complex cases to alternative/higher levels of care as needed.
• Exhibits knowledge and skill in all functions of the electronic medical record pertinent to successful job performance.
• Maintains and protects accurate and timely documentation in case records according to agency policy and regulatory requirements.
• Assists with patients’ swift access to care, ensuring performance outcomes are met and patients experience satisfaction with services (Triple AIM).
• Facilitates collaboration between primary care and behavioral health; participates in departmental case conference(s) across the network of care as necessary.
• Participates in performance improvement/quality assurance activities designed to ensure organizational achievement of metrics/UDS and Value-Based performance.
• Develops and networks with other community service providers to provide the full continuum of care needs identified by the multidisciplinary treatment team and supervisor.
• Participates in professional growth activities including ongoing education/training.
• Participates in individual and group supervision and reports all pertinent information to supervisor.
• Participates in staff meetings and other meetings, as assigned.
• Maintains the ability to utilize the DSM V Diagnostic and Statistical Manual in the conduct of diagnostic impressions of all patients.
• Maintains a caseload as assigned.
• Completes Continuing Education requirements per credentialing/licensing requirements.
• Abides by all professional licensure Canon of ethics and ensures that license to practice is maintained.
• Demonstrates excellence in both internal and external customer service.
• Understands and is able to effectively communicate HIPAA compliance, corporate compliance, and client confidentiality.
• Ensures and/or remains in compliance with local, state, and federal regulation, i.e. OASAS, NYS DOH, HRSA, OMH, NYSED, Albany County DSS, CPS, and Family Court.
• Adheres to the National Patient Safety Goals as defined by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and the Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Services.
• Contributes to the provision of a safe and respectful environment for treatment.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree from an Accredited College or University in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling
• Possession of New York State Licensure as a LMSW or LMHC
• At least one year of work experience providing behavioral health and/or SUD counseling
• Strong individual and group skills with patients with substance use, mental health, and co-morbid disorders
• Strong assessment and diagnostic skills
• Knowledge of recovery concepts, self-help groups, and community resources
• Provides excellent customer service and demonstrates a high level of cultural competency
• Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines
• Working knowledge of computers and electronic health records
• Must be cleared by the New York State Central Registry

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a community health care setting

Pay

$59,000 - 68,000 annually